Keep Connect "router rebooter"

[Bill_Stewart]

This device looks like it might be useful in some scenarios...

Keep Connect | Automatic Router Rebooter - Johnson-Creative

Keep Connect Automatic Router Rebooter allows you to automate the router reboot process and ensure reliable internet connectivity 24/7

www.johnson-creative.com

It looks like it attempts an https connection to configurable URLs, and if this fails, it can power-cycle its outlet.

I am considering this device to automatically restart my cable modem (ARRIS SB8200v3) if there's a connectivity failure.

Ddoes anyone have any experience with the Keep Connect rebooter?

 

[Tech9]

The configurability of such device is the most important. It has to restart the ISP modem only on minutes long service disruption and not on temporary service quality deterioration. I have one from Ubiquiti (USP-Plug, discontinued), but not using it anymore because it restarted the modem few times based on service quality. The modem needs few minutes to reboot and this creates service disruption. Check the user manual and user feedback for the particular device and decide if it's expected to work well for your use case.

 

[Bill_Stewart]

Thanks for the reply...

The company does provide documentation and I have reviewed that--my post describes how the device should work, in general.

Sounds like you haven't used this device, and that's fine, but I was asking if anyone has used it.

 

[Tech9]

Amazon offers two different devices from this manufacturer. I would check user feedback there as well. Good luck!

 

[Ripshod]

Although it's called a "rebooter" it's more technically a power cycler. All well and good for a lot of user cases but rather risky if you have an ssd connected to the router.
A reboot includes the quiet stopping of various services, whereas this just cuts the power the turns it on again.

 

[Tech9]

Yes, not a good idea to reboot a router/gateway with such device. The modem only.

 

[Bill_Stewart]

Although it's called a "rebooter" it's more technically a power cycler.

Yes, that really would be a more accurate description...

 

[Bill_Stewart]

Yes, not a good idea to reboot a router/gateway with such device. The modem only.

I think that's debatable, depending on the equipment and use case. If I were depending on these kinds of devices for remote management, I would be happy to accept the relatively low risk of power cycling to maintain connectivity (if power cycling was my only option).

But in any case, that discussion is a little out of scope of the original question, which was if anyone has hands-on experience with the Keep Connect device.